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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1912

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Latest Wires. State Politics. Mr. Holman Seeks Re-election SYDNEY

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 19 August 1912 · page 3

Speaking at Cootamundra on Saturday night, Mr. Holman said he intended to present himself for reelection at Cootamundra…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 20 August 1912 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—The House of Representatives will continue to-morrow consideration of the Defence Bill amendment, which was adopted by the Senate,…

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The Presidential Election. Mr. Taft Asks for a Fair Fight

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 20 August 1912 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.—Mr. Taft declared that all he asked for was a fair fight. No voter could belong to the Roosevelt party and consider himself a good…

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Latest Wires. State Parliament. Chidley's Case. Mr. Meahan Ejected. Parkes v. Griffith. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 21 August 1912 · page 3

The case of Chidley was discussed in the Assembly yesterday, when Mr. R. D. Meagher moved the adjournment of the House…

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The Clarence Electorate. a New Candidate

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 21 August 1912 · page 4

The Lismore "Star" says : -- "It is rumoured that Mr. John McT.ean, who is well known in the Northern Rivers district as the organiser of…

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State Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 22 August 1912 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—In the Assembly Mr. Griffith made a short Ministerial statement in regard to Mr. Parkes' allegations in connection with the North…

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Latest Wires. State Parliament. Mr. Wood Ejected. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 23 August 1912 · page 5

Mr. Wood fell foul of the Speaker again last night in the Assembly Mr. Willis told him he had no official status in the House, though…

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Federal Parliament. Munidipal Taxes. An Amended Constitution. SYDNEY

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 23 August 1912 · page 5

In the House of Representatives yesterday efforts were renewed to get Federal consideration for Municipalities in lieu of the taxes, of…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 August 1912 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—The Prime Minister told Mr. Brown (N.S. Wales), in the House of Representatives, that as soon as possible he will place all…

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Canada's Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 August 1912 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday.—The Federal Ministers are returning to the Capital and preparing for the corning Parliamentary session. The outstanding features of the…

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Telegraphic. Sydney, Friday. Do[?] Parliament

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 24 August 1912 · page 2

In the [?] last Sight the [?] to extend the scope of the Works Commission Hill…

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State Parliament. Banks Amalgamation Bill

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 August 1912 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—The Savings Bank Amalgamation Bill was considered in committee by the Assembly. Mr. Cohen moved an amendment to…

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Late Wires State Parliament. Mr. Cohen Ejected. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 28 August 1912 · page 3

Mr. J. J. Cohen was elected from the House last night, after a bout with the Speaker. The bomb exploded with dramatic…

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Federal Parliament. Borrowing Inevitable. The Sugar Bounty. "Conscientious" Scruples. SYDNEY

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 28 August 1912 · page 3

The discussion on the Budget was continued in the House of Representatives yesterday. Mr. Irvine (Vic.) said unless the…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 29 August 1912 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The Budget Debate was continued in the House of Representatives. Mr. Irvine said that the end and object…

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State Parliament. Subsidies to Hospitals

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 29 August 1912 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—In the House of Assembly the discussion was opened by Mr. McFarlane as to the desirability of abolishing the residence condition at…

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Federal Parliament. Another Go at the Press. SYDNEY

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 30 August 1912 · page 5

[?]the House of Representatives yesterday. Dr. Maloney (Labour, Melbourne) [?]ved that all leading and special newspaper articles and…

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Federal Parliament. Labour's Financing Questioned

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 31 August 1912 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—In the House of Representatives, Mr. Harper (Vic.) said he desired to call attention to the unsatisfactory position members were placed…

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State Parliament. The Opposition add Mr. Nielsen

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 31 August 1912 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—In the House of Assembly Mr. Wade gave notice to move a motion regarding the action of the Government in sending Mr. Nielsen as a…

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Speaker and the Press. The Authority of Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 3 September 1912 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—Mr. Willis made a statement to the effect that the "Daily Telegraph" was guilty of contempt, as it wilfully incited members to disorder,…

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